3 years agoLos Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The timing is surely interesting with the trade deadline looming. Westbrook hasn't been thrilled with the Lakers benching him lately and could be headed on his way out. Regardless, LeBron James (knee) will be asked to carry a heavier workload without Westbrook available. Malik Monk will have a higher upside and is worth a look as a streaming option or DFS choice for Wednesday's slate. Talen Horton-Tucker and Austin Reaves should see more minutes as well, but are basically deep league options.--Andy Webb - RotoBaller
Source: Jovan Buha